Virtual Field Trips
American Battlefield Trust's Virtual Field Trips bring travel adventures in iconic, historic cities directly into your classroom. Each virtual experience includes viewing historic sites, artifacts, and "meeting" special guests, historians and experts in the field. These virtual trips combine great history with the latest technology and high production to create a compelling experience always accessible online.
Each Virtual Field Trip includes an engaging mix of quizzes, biographies, articles, and other supporting resources to encourage further learning about the historic city.
Charleston during the Civil War
Charleston, South Carolina, was one of the most important cities during the American Civil War. Both symbolically and strategically, the city became...
The Boston Liberty Tree
The Liberty Tree was a large elm tree located near the Boston Common at the modern day intersection of Washington Street and Essex Street. It was...
10 Facts: Charleston in the Civil War
The city of Charleston, South Carolina, played an important role in the Civil War. It was the place where the conflict began, but the city also...
Old North Bridge
In 1837, Ralph Waldo Emerson famously described the first shot of the battle of Concord as the “ shot heard 'round the world.” These words, from the...
History of Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie's history covers more than 220 years of seacoast defense, from the first decisive victory in the American Revolution to protecting the...